Deadline: May 30, 2026
Applications are open for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2026. The International Mathematical Union (IMU) Breakout Graduate Fellowships offers a limited number of grants for excellent students from developing countries.
Professional mathematicians are invited to nominate highly motivated and mathematically talented students from developing countries who plan to complete a doctoral degree in a developing country, including their own home country. Nominees must have a consistently good academic record and must be seriously interested in pursuing a career of research and teaching in mathematics.
Benefits
- The awarded grant is limited to a maximum of US$10,000 per year
The stipend may be used to cover the following costs:
- Tuition Fees
- Travel Expenses to Institution of Study
- Housing
- Basic living expenses
Eligibility
Requirements for Nominators
- Be a university professor in mathematics with a PhD, based at a university or research center
- Be currently supervising mathematics Master’s or PhD students.
- Individual PhD candidates cannot apply themselves for the fellowship.
- It is advisable that the nominator has mentored the nominee previously
Requirements for Student Nominees
Students nominated under this program must:
- Be undertaking their PhD in either a recognized university or a research institution in one of the developing countries as defined by the IMU.
- Demonstrate an outstanding academic track record in mathematical sciences and aspire to a career in mathematical teaching and research
- Be a citizen of and resident in one of the developing countries as defined by the IMU
- Have already been accepted (or pre-accepted) into a recognized doctoral program
- Have a thesis advisor and a research project
Note: Students who are part of a joint graduate program involving institutions in countries outside of IMU’s definition of developing countries are not eligible for nomination.
Application
The following documents must be uploaded as part of the application by the application deadline:
Letters of Nominations and Recommendations
- Letter of Nomination
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
Student Documents
- Proposed Research Project
- Letter of Motivation and Future Plans
- CV of Student Nominee
- Official letter of (pre-)acceptance in the PhD program
- Transcripts of coursework (certified copies)
- BSc degree or equivalent
- MSc degree or equivalent
PhD Supervisor Documents
- PhD Supervisor CV
Note: All documents must be submitted in English. Only PDF documents can be uploaded.
For more information, visit IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship.
